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New Music New College Season Offers World Premiere, Free Events

Contemporary and experimental music takes center stage on New College campus.

07/25/2016 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: July 21-27

Snooty’s birthday bash, Sinbad at McCurdy’s and more.

07/21/2016 By Ilene Denton

Preview

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces 11th Season

The company will present four different performances October through May.

07/19/2016 By Kay Kipling

Happy Birthday!

Snooty the Manatee Celebrates His 68th birthday

Celebrate Snooty's birthday with a big bash at the South Florida museum.

07/19/2016 By Margo Rometo

Entertainment

Local Family Picked for Disney World Ad

Leon Pitts II, a founding member and frequent performer with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, recently earned an opportunity to film a commercial for Walt Disney World with his family.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's How I Got Over

Gospel music gets its due with this new production.

07/18/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

A Look at the Sarasota Improv Festival

A comedy-packed weekend at Florida Studio Theatre.

07/18/2016 By Kay Kipling

Gotta Catch 'Em All

We Tried Pokémon Go. Here’s What Happened.

Dangerously low battery levels, dangerously addictive app.

07/14/2016 By Felicity Warner

Construction

Construction Begins on New Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck

Venice's J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. began construction on the new three-story Daiquiri Deck on south Siesta Key this week.

07/14/2016 Research by staff

Media Picks

Local Sarasotans Share What's On Their Pop-Culture Radar Right Now

Here's what Suncoast Waterkeeper's Justin Bloom,Key Chorale's Joseph Caulkins and Sarasota County Library Foundation's Linda Getzen are watching, listening to and reading right now.

07/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

Popular Content

    The Untold Stories of Sarasota's Women Artists

    Sarasota Art Museum's 'Something Borrowed, Something New' Features Contemporary Art on Loan From Local Residents

    What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

    The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

    Harold Mendez, a Dancer Who Doesn’t Fit the Traditional Ballet Aesthetic, Ends His Career While Still in His Prime

    Van Wezel Announces Holiday Season Lineup

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: July 14-20

Comedy, bluegrass, a full-moon cruise and more.

07/13/2016 By Ilene Denton

The Arts

'How to Make Money in Music' Seminar Set for July 19

The event is intended to offer local musicians important information about the business aspect of music.

07/13/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Lifeguard Competition Coming to Siesta Key

Lifeguards from around the state will compete for medals at the U.S. Lifesaving Association Southeast Region Lifeguard Championships.

07/13/2016 Research by staff

Preview

Key Chorale 2016-17 Season Celebrates Artistic Director's 10th Anniversary

The season will present some seldom-heard works, along with a premiere by composer Ola Gjeilo.

07/11/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's The Roommate

Jen Silverman's play about two middle-aged women takes some unexpected turns.

07/11/2016 By Kay Kipling

The Seen

EDC Sarasota County Economic Outlook 2016

Economist Sean Snaith Forecasts the Year Ahead

07/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The Seen

Venice Area Chamber Small Business Awards

The Venice Chamber honors its top businesses of the year.

07/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The Seen

Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

The Sarasota Chamber honors its 2016 top small businesses.

07/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The Seen

Hot Seat: State Senate District 23 Candidates

Sarasota Tiger Bay Grills the Republican Candidates for District 23

07/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

New hires

Michael's Hires New Sales Director for Selby Events

Amy Donnellan recently joined Michael’s Events & Catering in a new position dedicated to weddings and private events at Selby Gardens.

07/08/2016 Research by staff

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